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Chapter 531: Education Takes Priority
Chapter 531: Education Takes Priority
The match that Aunt had found for Lu Yun was called Lin Zhizhi, an eighteen-year-old delicate and beautiful young lady. Lu Yun was immediately taken with her at first sight. On the contrary, Lin Zhizhi was reluctant due to his age and the fact that it would be his second marriage. It was only after repeated persuasion from her family that she finally agreed.
As soon as Lin Zhizhi relented, the two families immediately set a wedding date for the sixth day of the third lunar month. The Second Lu Sister couldn't return, as her noodle shop would have to close down if she left. For small businesses like hers, a closure of more than ten days would lead customers to assume that the shop had gone out of business.
Lu Hongjun had already planned to return to his hometown in the spring, and upon hearing that Lu Yun's wedding was in ten days, he discussed it with Lu Hongjun. Since the Second Lu Sister couldn't go back, Lu Hongjun's wife, Lu Jia, would definitely have to return, otherwise, it wouldn't seem right.
After purchasing the tickets, the Second Lu Sister bought a gold bracelet for him to take back as a gift, instructing him to give it to his bride the day after the wedding as a greeting gift from her as the mother-in-law.
The Second Lu Sister treated her three sons impartially. On the night she accompanied Lu Hongjun back to his hometown, she visited the residential compound to see the three children and also to give Mai Zi a gold bracelet.
Mai Zi hurriedly refused when she saw the gold bracelet, saying, "Mom, I can't accept this. You've been taking care of this family all these years, and you haven't bought any jewelry for yourself. Keep this bracelet for yourself to wear. If I want one, Shan Zi can buy it for me."
What woman didn't like gold jewelry? It was valuable and also a symbol of prestige. However, she was either busy working in the shop or taking care of the children at home, so she never wore any.
The Second Lu Sister placed the bracelet in her hand and said, "I've prepared one for Lu Hongjun's wife, and I'll do the same for Tao Zi's wife in the future. How can I leave you out? Take it."
Hearing this, Mai Zi put on the bracelet.
Mai Zi's mother greeted the Second Lu Sister and then went into the kitchen to help out. She was busy from morning to night with the laundry, cooking, and taking care of the children, but it was still less strenuous than working in the fields back home. In addition, she also earned sixty yuan a month for her work. Sixty yuan a month meant she could send thirty yuan back to support her two sons, and keep the rest for herself.
Holding Ninger, the Second Lu Sister asked, "Have you called your cousin recently?"
Mai Zi shook her head and said, "Cousin is so busy. It's not good to disturb her if there's nothing important."
This thought wasn't wrong, but the problem was that Lu Jiaxin was far away in Hong Kong and couldn't visit often. The Second Lu Sister said, "Jiaxin is so good to Ms. Gu, so you should take the children to visit her every weekend and also take the opportunity to understand her situation. If those bodyguards or caregivers are slacking off, you can tell your cousin about it."
Mai Zi nodded and said, "Shan Zi went there two weeks ago. They are taking good care of the old lady, so I didn't call my cousin."
The Second Lu Sister felt that her daughter-in-law had done well, especially since Shan Zi wasn't usually so thoughtful. "Mai Zi, when you talk to Jiaxin, tell her more about the children. Neither you nor Shan Zi are educated, but Jiaxin has read a lot of books and has a lot of knowledge. It's definitely a good idea to ask her for advice about the children's education."
With the noodle shop, they didn't have to worry about the children's school fees. But since none of them had received an education, their knowledge was limited, and they didn't know how to guide the children when they grew up. This was where Jiaxin could help.
Seeing Mai Zi hesitate, the Second Lu Sister said, "Daughter-in-law, if you encounter difficulties in the future, you can always ask Jiaxin for help. But education is a big deal. You must ask Jiaxin for advice, as it will affect the children's entire future."
She paused before continuing, "Mai Zi, it was your cousin who encouraged Lu Ping to take the graduate entrance exam after he graduated from college. After he got into graduate school, she encouraged him to apply for a scholarship abroad and promised to cover all the expenses if he was accepted. Even if we don't talk about studying abroad, a graduate degree is two levels higher than a college degree, and the benefits and treatment at work will be worlds apart."
"And Lu An, he didn't even get into college in his first year. Your aunt wanted him to go to the school run by your uncle, and then work for the Railway Bureau after graduating. But after your cousin talked to him, she supported him in retaking the exam, and your uncle and aunt didn't object. A year later, he got into the Public Security University. When Lu An graduates, he'll be an official, which is much better than being a railway worker."
"I heard from your aunt that Lu Ping and Lu An are both working hard in school now and are determined to get into university, influenced by Lu Ping and Lu An's examples."
Mai Zi didn't know that the younger two were so diligent, and it seemed that they were influenced by their older brothers.
The Second Lu Sister said, "Running a noodle shop earns more money than working, but it's hard work, and not many people look up to us. But if you get an education and get a job, you don't have to work from dawn to dusk, and it's more respectable and earns the admiration of others."
These words deeply moved Mai Zi. She didn't mind working hard herself, but she didn't want her children to go through the same struggles as her and her husband. "Mom, I'll listen to you. I'll keep in touch with Cousin and talk to her more about the children."
Seeing that Mai Zi had taken her words to heart, the Second Lu Sister started chatting about Lu Hongjun's older brother and sister-in-law. Now that he had something to do, Lu Hongjun's appetite had improved, and his health had gotten much better.
Three days later, Lu Hongjun returned to his hometown. As he had informed his older brother in advance, Lu Jiaxin had asked Lu Hongjun to come and pick him up.
When they arrived at the village entrance, they found that many people had come to welcome him, including the two elders with the highest generation in the clan. Not only that, but they even set off firecrackers to celebrate his return. The last time he came back, the reception wasn't this grand.
The eldest of the two elders, Seventh Uncle, held his hand and said, "Hongjun, you've raised a good daughter. She's brought glory to the entire Lu family."
Lu Hongjun smiled and said, "It's a pity that Jiaxin is busy. Otherwise, I would have brought her back with me this time."
Seventh Uncle said, "Jiaxin has a lot on her plate. If there's nothing urgent, don't call her back for now. We'll have to call her back for the ancestral worship ceremony next year."
Lu Hongjun dared not agree to this, as he couldn't make decisions for Lu Jiaxin. "Seventh Uncle, I'll let her know about the ancestral worship ceremony, and she'll be back if she's available."
This implied that if something important came up, she might not be able to return.
Thinking of how Lu Jiaxin was unwilling to donate money to renovate the clan's ancestral hall, Lu Hongjun's older brother smiled and changed the subject. "Little brother, you must be tired from traveling such a long distance. Your sister-in-law is at home cooking. Let's go back and eat first, and we can talk later."
Seventh Uncle was an old and wise man, and he could tell that Lu Hongjun was trying to avoid the topic. "You must be tired after sitting on the train for so long. Get some rest today, and we can chat tomorrow."
A group of people accompanied Lu Hongjun to his older brother's house, and then they dispersed.
After the clan members had left, Lu Hongjun's older brother asked, "Little brother, has Jiaxin said anything since you've been back?"
Lu Hongjun expressed his powerlessness, "You should know Jiaxin's temperament. No one can force her to do something she doesn't want to do, or she'll get upset."
(End of Chapter)
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